Tariffs Hurt Minnesota Businesses | Duluth News

Minneapolis business leaders are sounding the alarm on how sweeping tariffs are crippling their operations, directly targeting Republican gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth for her past support of protectionist policies. They cite skyrocketing costs for critical materials like aluminum and malt—where a mere two-cent per can hike adds up to $80,000 annually—and warn that domestic alternatives aren’t viable due to limited manufacturing capacity. The DFL hosted a rally where these entrepreneurs urged Demuth to rethink her position, arguing her comments justifying tariffs ignore the real financial pain they’re feeling and the rising prices for consumers. In response, Demuth clarified she opposes Trump-era Canadian tariffs, stressing Canada’s vital role as Minnesota’s top trading partner and pledging to collaborate with federal and Canadian officials to fix trade issues. The debate continues over whether such policies truly serve Minnesota’s economy—or if they’re pushing businesses and shoppers deeper into crisis. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/80d84af610b8aaf9